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Paul Skenes Fantasy Stats

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Starting Pitcher #30

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'6"  /  260 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) May 29, 2002 (24)
Experience 3 seasons
College Louisiana State
ESPN Eligible SP, RP
Yahoo Eligible SP

2026 Rankings

Preseason SP2
Current SP9

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
2024PITSP2323.7231130133.01.960.9479431291032170.198
2025PITSP3222.03210100187.21.970.94813645411142216.199
2026PITSP1220.21265065.12.890.85744252161275.186
Career 67 22.3 67 27 18 0 386.0 2.12 0.933 274 101 91 27 86 461 .196

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP
Apr 7, 2026 PITSDSP25.211006.1211126.1000.632
Apr 13, 2026 PITWSHSP26.311006.0111116.0530.333
Apr 18, 2026 PITTBSP17.210004.0300005.2000.750
Apr 24, 2026 PITMILSP33.111007.0100007.0450.143
Apr 30, 2026 PITSTLSP16.410105.0854209.3641.600
May 6, 2026 PITARISP34.811008.0200007.0770.250
May 12, 2026 PITCOLSP40.211008.02000010.0770.250
May 17, 2026 PITPHISP10.410105.0655117.2861.400
May 23, 2026 PITTORSP1.210105.0944112.3912.000
May 28, 2026 PITCHCSP25.810105.14310310.2001.313
Last 10 230.8 10 5 4 0 59.2 38 19 16 6 8 69 .178 0.771

Paul Skenes News

Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Strikes Out 10 on Tuesday, ERA Drops Under 2.00

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes made easy work of the visiting Colorado Rockies at PNC Park on Tuesday night for his sixth win of the season. Skenes threw eight shutout innings and only allowed two hits, walking none and striking out 10 to drop his ERA on the season to 1.98. Since his uncharacteristic outlier performance on Opening Day against the New York Mets, when he surrendered five earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning, the two-time All-Star, former National League Rookie of the Year, and last year's NL Cy Young winner has given up a grand total of six earned runs in eight starts. He has thrown 16 shutout innings in his last two starts with 17 strikeouts, no walks, and only four hits allowed. It's safe to say that Skenes has rounded into his dominant self in 2026, and he'll be a no-brainer must-start in all fantasy formats for his next scheduled outing against the struggling Philadelphia Phillies.
May 12   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Rides Momentum Into Start vs. Rockies

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has found his stride on the mound once again. After an anomalous Opening Day performance in which he was pulled during the first inning, Skenes has bounced back and lowered his FIP to 2.81. Through eight starts, he is 5-2 with 9.86 K/9 and 1.50 BB/9. His blend of control and velocity continues to suit him well, leading to great results for the Pirates and fantasy managers. Skenes went five perfect and eight scoreless in his last outing, so he'll look to keep that momentum going Tuesday against the Rockies. It's a favorable matchup for the Cy Young favorite, since the Rockies' offense has the second-most strikeouts and the sixth-fewest walks in baseball. The game is also in Pittsburgh, meaning that Skenes doesn't have to worry about Coors Field, and the Rockies' batters will have to adjust to a less favorable environment.
May 12   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Rounding into Form as May Approaches

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes got his 2026 season off to a terrible start by allowing five earned runs and failing to get out of the first inning on Opening Day against the New York Mets. However, the 23-year-old ace has slowly been rounding into form and looking like his usual dominant self since then. Across five starts (22 innings) overall this season, Skenes owns a 3-1 record with a 3.27 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts. Since his disastrous outing against the Mets, Skenes has allowed just three total earned runs across his last 21 1/3 innings. Skenes' 18.2% K-BB rate is down from the 23.7% mark he posted in 2025, which could be a very minor cause for concern. Still, opposing batters are hitting just .165 against him. As long as he stays healthy, Skenes should provide fantasy SP1 production once again in 2026.
Apr 23   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Bounces Back, Records First Win of 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes bounced back from his rough outing on Opening Day in his second start of the season on Wednesday. The 23-year-old threw five innings on one-run ball to log his first win in his team's 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, recording five strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. While Skenes wasn't quite his usual dominant self, his relative return to form was still a welcome sight for fantasy managers after Skenes failed to get out of the first inning in his first outing of the year against the New York Mets. Skenes' command has been a little bit off to start the year, as he's allowed four walks in 5 2/3 innings. However, the hard-throwing right-hander owns a K-BB% of 24.8% and a WHIP of 0.96 across 321 1/3 career MLB innings. As long as he's healthy, Skenes profiles as an elite starting pitcher option for fantasy managers.
Apr 1   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Yankees Tried to Trade for Paul Skenes During Offseason

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is arguably the best pitcher in baseball and has been a hot topic in trade rumors. The New York Yankees reportedly offered four prospects for Skenes during the offseason. It wasn't enough as the Pirates didn't even listen to the offer, according to Jon Heyman. The 23-year-old star pitcher isn't a free agent until 2030, so there's no urgency for the Pirates to move the right-hander. The organization made multiple moves this offseason to add offense in an attempt to build a better team around Skenes. It's not shocking that they weren't willing to trade him with the organization actively trying to be competitive right now. The Pirates didn't even entertain an offer of four prospects, so it's unclear what they'd even consider for Skenes.
Mar 27   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Greeted Harshly by Mets on Opening Day

It was not the Opening Day that Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was expecting on Thursday on the road against the New York Mets. Skenes took the loss and didn't make it out of the first inning, allowing five earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. He was pulled after just 37 pitches in an eventual 11-7 loss. Most of the damage against Skenes came on a bases-loaded triple. It was just one of those days, and not even Skenes is immune to them. The reigning National League Cy Young winner and former Rookie of the Year will be well-rested for his second start of 2026, which will come next Wednesday, April 1, against the Cincinnati Reds. We think Skenes will bounce back just fine. He is already one of the most dominant starting pitchers in the league in just his third major-league campaign.
Mar 26   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Pirates Officially Name Paul Skenes Their Opening Day Starter

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that right-hander Paul Skenes will start on Opening Day on Thursday, March 26, on the road at Citi Field against the New York Mets. It's not the easiest of opening matchups, but fantasy managers should never be benching the mighty Skenes. The 23-year-old former first overall pick out of LSU in 2023 made a quick rise to the big leagues and has quickly established himself as one of the most dominant arms in the game in just two MLB seasons. He's been an All-Star in both of his big-league campaigns, won the National League Rookie of the Year in 2024, and the first of likely many Cy Young awards in 2025. Skenes has gone 21-13 with a 1.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 386:74 K:BB in 320 2/3 innings over his 55 starts for the Bucs. He looked great pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and will look to get his year started on the right foot in New York next week.
Mar 19   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes to Start Against Dominican Republic on Sunday

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said he expects Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes' pitch limit to be around 75 to 80 pitches for the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday against the Dominican Republic, according to Rowan Kavner of FOX Sports. It will be a high-intensity, difficult matchup for Skenes before the 2026 regular season even begins. The 23-year-old former first overall pick in 2023 out of LSU is already one of the top big-league pitchers as he heads into his third MLB campaign. Skenes was as advertised with a quick rise to the big leagues, earning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 and winning the NL Cy Young in his second season last year. He led the big leagues in ERA (1.97), FIP (2.36), WHIP (0.95), and home runs allowed per nine innings (0.5) while throwing 187 2/3 innings over 32 starts last year. Skenes has all the ingredients needed to finish as the overall SP1 in fantasy baseball when all is said and done in 2026.
Mar 14   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Expects to Make Two Starts in World Baseball Classic

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes said he expects to make two starts for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, assuming they advance out of pool play, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The reigning National League Cy Young winner is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut in spring training on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, and he's also scheduled to pitch in one of Team USA's exhibition contests next week in Arizona. The 23-year-old will most likely take the ball on Opening Day on March 26 for the Pirates against the New York Mets on the road at Citi Field. The former first overall pick in 2023 out of LSU has lived up to the hype early in his MLB career and went 10-10 while leading the league in ERA (1.97), FIP (2.36), WHIP (0.95), and home runs allowed per nine innings (0.5) in 32 starts (187 2/3 innings) in his second year in the majors. Skenes is one of the most dominant pitchers in the game already and is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 3 starting pitcher in fantasy.
Feb 25   
Paul Skenes  • SP  •  Pirates

Paul Skenes Working with Improved Supporting Cast in Pittsburgh in 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes established himself as one of MLB's premier hurlers in 2025, posting a 10-10 record with a 1.97 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 216 strikeouts across 187 2/3 innings pitched. The 23-year-old was unanimously named the National League Cy Young Award winner in just his second big-league season. With a career K-BB rate of 25% across 320 2/3 MLB innings, Skenes' underlying numbers support his dominance. From a fantasy perspective, wins are the one category where Skenes provided middling production in 2025, particularly relative to other high-end starting pitching options. While the Pirates don't profile as a juggernaut in 2026, they have made some steps towards contention this offseason by adding veteran infielders Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn. With a better supporting cast around him, Skenes could reach yet another level in 2026.
Jan 30   
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